Senior Vice President, Health and Life Sciences - Media Relations Lead

Summary:

FleishmanHillard is seeking a seasoned professional to lead and build a high-performing earned media relations function for a major life sciences client. The ideal candidate will have deep healthcare/life sciences experience, a strong product focus, extensive media relationships, a modern communications perspective, and a passion for team building and mentorship.

FleishmanHillard values the importance of impact and inclusion to strengthen the bonds between us, grow our people and create spaces for everyone to thrive. We stay true to our commitment to our people and the communities in which we live and work. As part of our ongoing effort to be the world’s most inclusive agency, we are committed to seeking candidates who possess and demonstrate a profound interest in furthering our impact and inclusion goals.

Key Components:

• Lead a team of earned media experts to drive tangible results: increase positive share of voice, showcase communication’s business impact, and navigate a complex media landscape.
• Leverage a strong network of relationships with key healthcare, pharma, and business media, showing a track record of securing coverage in both top-tier national and industry/trade outlets.
• Demonstrate a modern understanding of the evolving media ecosystem, including experience with emerging channels and reporters (e.g., podcasts, Substack).
• Balance strategic earned media planning with hands-on execution and direct media engagement.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute franchise and product earned media strategies, including story ideation.
• Manage, develop, and mentor team members.
• Oversee team workloads and assignments across the account.
• Ensure quality and consistency of media strategy and execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional platform leads (influencer, content, paid, data/analytics).
• Champion earned media best practices and identify emerging trends.

Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of and product experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, with an understanding of industry-specific regulations and business realities.
• Prior agency and client-service experience, with demonstrated excellence in a similar role.
• Strong background in integrated marketing and the role of earned media within the channel mix.
• Exceptional writing skills and editorial judgment.
• Ability to thrive with fast-moving clients and adapt to real-time culture.
• Skilled at building trust and offering insights to both internal teams and clients.
• Proven success in direct media engagement with journalists, editors, and content creators, delivering top-tier coverage.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, with a strong team-building and mentorship mindset.

About FleishmanHillard

FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. FleishmanHillard was named 2020, 2021 and 2022 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries.

FleishmanHillard offers a hybrid work model, and seeks employees who are comfortable working in the office for a portion of their workweek. We value the collaboration and camaraderie that in-person interactions provide, but also understand the importance of flexibility and balance in our employees' lives. As such, we are open to discuss various work arrangements that accommodate individual needs and circumstances, including flexible scheduling and alternative work arrangements. Our goal is to foster a productive and inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive, both in and out of the office.

FleishmanHillard is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state or local laws. Please do not contact the office directly to apply – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. If you need assistance reviewing career opportunities or completing an application, please email our or call 314-982-1700 and ask to be connected to Talent Development.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 - $231,000 per year.

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off and/or other benefits also are available.